Public Holidays

Thailand is lucky enough to have 18 or 20 day public holidays throughout the year celebrating Buddhist religious events, monarchy events as well as Songkran (Thai New Year). Some of the dates are fixed but many of the Buddhist holidays are related to the lunar month and subsequently the date changes annually. Many of the national holidays are 'dry days', in particular, religious holidays, where alcohol is not allowed to be served or sold as a mark of respect.

Bangkok also seems to have its fair share of government elections and these could be for the General Election, a Bangkok Governor or perhaps small local district elections. The polls are open on Sundays but the bars and clubs are not allowed to sell alcoholic drinks from 6pm on the Saturday until the polls close later on Sunday afternoon or evening. This ban on alcohol extends to foreign visitors as well as Thai nationals.